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Tuesday
December 7,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 65
Weather
The low early clouds will dissipate by mid-morning, allowing the sun to warm the day to the 70s. The overnight low should be in the 50s. Expect the same for the rest of the week.
Inside
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Evervtkint You Seed to
Know to Get By in Lift from Changing u
,k Tin to b'lgurtng u t ip to Tying Your Shoes
THE LITTLE
Know-How
BOB SCHER
‘Know-How’ is half the battle
Bob Scher's Little Know-How Book is a brilliant, witty synthesis of just about all the wisdom in the world (or at least most of the stuff you'll ever need to know, anyway).
Diversions, page 7
Quance breaks breaststroke mark
USC freshman Kristin Quance, who has broken three school records, obliterated the U.S. mark in the 200 breaststroke by two seconds this past weekend at the U.S. Open.
Sports, page 24
Rush Limbaugh’s ego out of hand
Limbaugh claims to be the only voice of reason in an uncertain world — telling the American public to question everything. But by the same token, we have to question his words.
Viewpoint, page 5
GLASS unveils graduate network
In efforts to address the diverse and ever-changing population of the USC campus, the Gay and Lesbian Assembly for Student Support has announced the arrival of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Graduate Student Network.
Organized and headed by Marty Dupuis, a political science graduate student, the Network will serve as a support group and social organization with an emphasis on issues and research that will affect the lesbian, bisexual and gay community.
The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Studeri Network will join Out for Reel, Straights for Gays and SCOPE as organizational members that comprise the student assembly GLASS.
Newspaper off the University of Southern California
Quality time
IV*.
Roy NwaliMr / Daily Tro|an
A pair of unidentified intertwined students focus on an unidentified piece of electronic gadgetry.
University takes aim at its middle management
By Christel Wheeler
Staff Writer
The executive director of Transportation Planning and Parking Management was eliminated last month, in an effort to cut university costs by reducing the number of middle management positions.
Carl Levredge was yet another administrator phased out in the wake of tightening budgets that have also affected Auxiliary Services, Housing and Residence Halls, Dining Services and the University Bookstore.
The termination of Levredge's position was unrelated to his job performance, said Thomas Moran, vice president of business affairs, adding that the cut was a way to limit parking costs and better serve the university.
"We're always looking for ways to provide high quality services for the lowest possible (See Reductions, page 3)
Mortar Board finds another to tap
Associate Director of Orientation Kendall recognized for university dedication, spirit
By Carey Stone
Staff Writer
It's not often that a woman interrupted by 15 robed students bearing white candles and somber faces while trying to conduct a meeting is reduced to tears of joy instead of a fit of fury.
Yesterday afternoon, Irene Kendall, associate director of orientation programs, experienced this when she was interrupted by the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society while leading a Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bi University Employees meeting and was tapped by them as the top administrator of the semester.
Kendall was surprised to see the Mortar
Board members enter the room, and was curious as to who the lucky recipient was. It was not until members mentioned that the chosen person had received her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Wisconsin that she realized the interuption had taken place on her own behalf.
"When they came in I knew what it was, I just didn't know who it was for ... I thought it was just a faculty thing," Kendall said. "I was thinking 'Now who's a faculty member'. . . so I was extremely surprised.''
Blushing and teary-eyed, a medallion laced on a white ribbon was placed around her neck before being hugged from each Mortar Board member present.
"I felt extremely surprised, but mostly I feel very humbled and honored," Kendall said. "I don't think you can get any higher praise than to be praised by the students themselves. Tons of people out there are doing incredible work for students . . . and I appreciate being recognized as one of them."
The organization came together in late November to decide who would be honored as administrator of the semester this term.
Having worked personally with members of the Mortar Board last year, most people in the group knew Kendall, and as soon as she was nominated for the award, the Mortar Board reached a consensus that Kendall deserved the honor, said Sally Roever, Mortar Board President and a senior majoring in international relations.
(See Tap, page 14)
Finals send students scurrying for escort
By Victoria Manley
Staff Writer
While the number of on-cam-pus crimes has dropped slightly from last year, the USC Escort Service has reported an increase in student requests, according to the USC Department of Public Safety and the USC Escort Service.
"We've been considerably busier over the years," said Jas-deep Mann, supervisor of Escort Service.
Records showed that over recent months, the use of Escort Service has gotten recognizably larger. In August, Escort recorded 1,471 passengers in a single week. Numbers increased last week, up by over 400 callers, to 1,913.
Mann said that more people
have been calling to request an escort due to the arrival of finals.
"We've had a big increase in the use of our services lately," he said.
The USC Department of Public Safety has been encouraging the use of the services the university provides, realizing that there is some risk involved in walking alone at night.
"It's not that this campus is dangerous, but taking advantage of the services will minimize the chances of being a victim of crime," said Sgt. Craig Baxley of DPS.
Baxley said that there are more crimes occurring at night and, contrary to what many believe, the crimes that do occur (See Escort, page 3)
Escorted out of crime?
Calls to Escort have increased significantly from August to December while on-campus crimes have decreased from last year. Has the increased utilization of Escort helped decrease crimes?
Weekly Calls for Escort -............-■-
Week In August Nov, 29 - Dec. 3
: •• - ■
1,471
1,913
On-campus crimes
Jan. - Sept. 1992 1,032 crimes |
Jan. - Sept. 1993 1,006 crimes ■
Source: USC DPS & Escort Services
Ttont K. Tanaka/DsNy TVofsn

Tuesday
December 7,1993 Vol. CXXI, No. 65
Weather
The low early clouds will dissipate by mid-morning, allowing the sun to warm the day to the 70s. The overnight low should be in the 50s. Expect the same for the rest of the week.
Inside
&
it l.i/t / m
Evervtkint You Seed to
Know to Get By in Lift from Changing u
,k Tin to b'lgurtng u t ip to Tying Your Shoes
THE LITTLE
Know-How
BOB SCHER
‘Know-How’ is half the battle
Bob Scher's Little Know-How Book is a brilliant, witty synthesis of just about all the wisdom in the world (or at least most of the stuff you'll ever need to know, anyway).
Diversions, page 7
Quance breaks breaststroke mark
USC freshman Kristin Quance, who has broken three school records, obliterated the U.S. mark in the 200 breaststroke by two seconds this past weekend at the U.S. Open.
Sports, page 24
Rush Limbaugh’s ego out of hand
Limbaugh claims to be the only voice of reason in an uncertain world — telling the American public to question everything. But by the same token, we have to question his words.
Viewpoint, page 5
GLASS unveils graduate network
In efforts to address the diverse and ever-changing population of the USC campus, the Gay and Lesbian Assembly for Student Support has announced the arrival of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Graduate Student Network.
Organized and headed by Marty Dupuis, a political science graduate student, the Network will serve as a support group and social organization with an emphasis on issues and research that will affect the lesbian, bisexual and gay community.
The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Studeri Network will join Out for Reel, Straights for Gays and SCOPE as organizational members that comprise the student assembly GLASS.
Newspaper off the University of Southern California
Quality time
IV*.
Roy NwaliMr / Daily Tro|an
A pair of unidentified intertwined students focus on an unidentified piece of electronic gadgetry.
University takes aim at its middle management
By Christel Wheeler
Staff Writer
The executive director of Transportation Planning and Parking Management was eliminated last month, in an effort to cut university costs by reducing the number of middle management positions.
Carl Levredge was yet another administrator phased out in the wake of tightening budgets that have also affected Auxiliary Services, Housing and Residence Halls, Dining Services and the University Bookstore.
The termination of Levredge's position was unrelated to his job performance, said Thomas Moran, vice president of business affairs, adding that the cut was a way to limit parking costs and better serve the university.
"We're always looking for ways to provide high quality services for the lowest possible (See Reductions, page 3)
Mortar Board finds another to tap
Associate Director of Orientation Kendall recognized for university dedication, spirit
By Carey Stone
Staff Writer
It's not often that a woman interrupted by 15 robed students bearing white candles and somber faces while trying to conduct a meeting is reduced to tears of joy instead of a fit of fury.
Yesterday afternoon, Irene Kendall, associate director of orientation programs, experienced this when she was interrupted by the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society while leading a Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bi University Employees meeting and was tapped by them as the top administrator of the semester.
Kendall was surprised to see the Mortar
Board members enter the room, and was curious as to who the lucky recipient was. It was not until members mentioned that the chosen person had received her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Wisconsin that she realized the interuption had taken place on her own behalf.
"When they came in I knew what it was, I just didn't know who it was for ... I thought it was just a faculty thing," Kendall said. "I was thinking 'Now who's a faculty member'. . . so I was extremely surprised.''
Blushing and teary-eyed, a medallion laced on a white ribbon was placed around her neck before being hugged from each Mortar Board member present.
"I felt extremely surprised, but mostly I feel very humbled and honored," Kendall said. "I don't think you can get any higher praise than to be praised by the students themselves. Tons of people out there are doing incredible work for students . . . and I appreciate being recognized as one of them."
The organization came together in late November to decide who would be honored as administrator of the semester this term.
Having worked personally with members of the Mortar Board last year, most people in the group knew Kendall, and as soon as she was nominated for the award, the Mortar Board reached a consensus that Kendall deserved the honor, said Sally Roever, Mortar Board President and a senior majoring in international relations.
(See Tap, page 14)
Finals send students scurrying for escort
By Victoria Manley
Staff Writer
While the number of on-cam-pus crimes has dropped slightly from last year, the USC Escort Service has reported an increase in student requests, according to the USC Department of Public Safety and the USC Escort Service.
"We've been considerably busier over the years," said Jas-deep Mann, supervisor of Escort Service.
Records showed that over recent months, the use of Escort Service has gotten recognizably larger. In August, Escort recorded 1,471 passengers in a single week. Numbers increased last week, up by over 400 callers, to 1,913.
Mann said that more people
have been calling to request an escort due to the arrival of finals.
"We've had a big increase in the use of our services lately," he said.
The USC Department of Public Safety has been encouraging the use of the services the university provides, realizing that there is some risk involved in walking alone at night.
"It's not that this campus is dangerous, but taking advantage of the services will minimize the chances of being a victim of crime," said Sgt. Craig Baxley of DPS.
Baxley said that there are more crimes occurring at night and, contrary to what many believe, the crimes that do occur (See Escort, page 3)
Escorted out of crime?
Calls to Escort have increased significantly from August to December while on-campus crimes have decreased from last year. Has the increased utilization of Escort helped decrease crimes?
Weekly Calls for Escort -............-■-
Week In August Nov, 29 - Dec. 3
: •• - ■
1,471
1,913
On-campus crimes
Jan. - Sept. 1992 1,032 crimes |
Jan. - Sept. 1993 1,006 crimes ■
Source: USC DPS & Escort Services
Ttont K. Tanaka/DsNy TVofsn